Shifter A/T: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove console box.





2. Remove selector assembly taking out 4 bolts.





3. Disconnect interlock cable.
4. Disconnect coupler of illumination lamp lead.
5. Disconnect select cable.





6. Remove knob from selector lever by removing its screw and turning it counterclockwise.

NOTE:
- When taking off knob by turning it, push its push button.
- Knob and push button must not be disassembled.
- It is not recommended to remove or disassemble detent pin, select lever nylon bushes and indicator assembly.

7. Remove indicator assembly by loosening 3 screws.
8. Remove lower boot plate by removing its 4 screws.
9. Pull out shaft removing its nut and lock washer then separate selector lever from housing.
10. Remove boot from selector lever.





INSTALLATION
Assemble selector by reversing removal procedure, replacing parts with new ones as necessary. Apply grease to turning and sliding parts and check them for smooth functioning.
Tightening Torque
(a) 20 Nm (14 ft. lbs.)
(b) 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)

NOTE:
- When installing knob to select lever, position lever in N and turn knob 8-9 rotations inward, then fix it with screw.
Further, make sure that there is a slight clearance between detent pin and plate bottom when knob button is pushed in all the way.
- Check it for proper operation as follows:
1. With knob button pushed half way, N to R and D to 2 shifts are available (but not any other shift).
2. With knob button pushed all the way in, 2 to L and R to P shifts are available.
- Adjustment interlock cable.
- Check that illumination light lights when lighting switch is turned ON.